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Oleg Bryndak in military uniform with Ukrainian flag on chest — former Odessa vice-mayor who avoided prison in 'corruption mafia' case

Plea deal: how former Odessa vice-mayor Oleg Bryndak avoided prison in the 'corruption mafia' case

Politics 08/12/2026, 18:31
🔥 <b>Plea deal in Odesa:</b> former vice-mayor Oleg Bryndak avoided prison in a corruption case. 👉 The court sentenced him to 3 years probation and a 5-year ban on public service. 👉 Bryndak confessed and likely testified against other participants in the scheme. 👉 The case concerned land allocation and budget distribution in Odesa. 📌 Details of the 'corruption mafia' exposé are in the article.
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Official notice on a door in Kyiv's Holosiivskyi district about temporary relocation for vulnerable citizens during heating outages

Kyiv City State Administration compiles registers of people with reduced mobility for possible evacuation in case of heating failures

Politics 08/12/2026, 18:07
🏙️ Kyiv has started registering people with reduced mobility for possible evacuation in case of heating failures. 📋 The lists include: • Elderly people living alone • Persons with disabilities of Group I-II • Families with children with disabilities 👩‍💼 Deputy Head of Kyiv City Council Marina Khonda: registration is preventive, relocation is voluntary. ⚠️ Problem: many people do not live at their registered address, which hinders assistance. #Kyiv #KyivCityCouncil #Heating #SocialProtection
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Sergey Gnezdilov in a podcast studio discussing the failure of mobilization and Zelensky's responsibility

"Silence Kills People": Sergei Gnezdilov on the Failure of Mobilization, Zelensky's Responsibility, and the Drone Illusion

Politics 08/12/2026, 17:23
🔥 Soldier Sergei Gnezdilov, in a tough interview with RBK-Ukraine, stated that the silence of the authorities kills people. He accused Zelensky of shifting responsibility for mobilization and called the casualty statistics a "manipulation". According to him, the "busification" of civilians turns the army into a "monster", and the thesis about drones is an illusion. #Ukraine #Army #Mobilization #Gnezdilov #War #Interview
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Building of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine in Kyiv, where a new order of military registration for citizens abroad was approved

Digital Border Control: Ukrainian Cabinet of Ministers Approves New Military Registration Rules for Citizens Abroad

Politics 08/12/2026, 16:20
🇺🇦 The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved Resolution No. 981: new military registration rules for citizens abroad. 🔹 The "72-hour rule" is cancelled: the e-MRD is valid at the moment of the visit to the consulate. 🔹 Automatic registration: diplomats can enter data into "Obereg" without passing an MMC. 🔹 Database synchronization: data verification occurs via the "Reserve+" app. 📉 Experts discuss risks: the absence of a medical commission during registration may create legal loopholes. #Ukraine #MilitaryRegistration #Resolution981 #Obereg #ReservePlus
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Shahed-136 suicide drone (Geran-2) flying above clouds, illustrating the scale of Russian drone stockpiles

GUR assesses 'Geran' stockpiles: Russia has accumulated 6,200 drones for mass strikes

Politics 08/12/2026, 16:16
🚨 <b>GUR: Russia has accumulated 6,200 'Geran' drones</b> Ukrainian intelligence has assessed the enemy's UAV stockpiles as of August 2026: 🔹 <b>Reserve:</b> ~6,200 units. 🔹 <b>Production:</b> ~3,000 modified drones per month. 🔹 <b>Tactics:</b> Alternating accumulation and mass waves (up to 1,000 UAVs at once). 🔹 <b>Record:</b> 1,600 drones in a single raid (May 2026). Full breakdown of tactics and figures — in the material.
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Russian soldiers in camouflage with Russian flag patches march through a barren landscape, illustrating 2026 propaganda fakes about capturing non-existent villages

«Captured» a village that doesn't exist: how Russian propaganda in 2026 uses liquidated settlements for fakes

Politics 08/12/2026, 15:47
🇷🇺 Russia claimed the "capture" of the village of Shcherbakovka in the Kharkiv region — but it hasn't existed for 29 years! 🚫🏡 The CCDC confirmed: the village was liquidated in 1997, and Russian propagandists are using it to create fakes about military successes. This is part of systematic lies: from Shcherbakovka to Kupyansk — it's all made up. 📉 Disinformation intensified on the anniversary of the Kursk operation. #Ukraine #Russia #Disinformation #Shcherbakovka #Kharkiv #CCDC #Fake #War2026
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Students in a lab studying equipment, illustrating the importance of supporting education and increasing scholarships in Ukraine to 4000 hryvnias

Scholarships in Ukraine to Rise to 4000 UAH: New Grant Rules and Benefits for Frontline Regions

Politics 08/12/2026, 15:18
🇺🇦 From September 1, 2026, scholarships in Ukraine will rise to 4000 UAH! 🎓 Minimum scholarship in universities — 4000 UAH. 🏫 In colleges — from 3020 to 4394 UAH. 💰 Grants for contract students: from 17 to 25 thousand UAH (for frontline regions — +50%). 🏆 Top graduates with 185+ NMT points will receive 10,000 UAH/month. #Ukraine #Education #Scholarships #Students #NMT2026
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Sign of the High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC) on the building facade, symbolizing the trial in the 'Rotterdam+' case and criticism of its impartiality

The Court as Prosecutor: International Observers Record Violation of Impartiality Principles by the High Anti-Corruption Court in the 'Rotterdam+' Case

Politics 08/12/2026, 15:08
🚨 International observers (IAC ISHR) have recorded a violation of impartiality principles in the 'Rotterdam+' case. The HACC judge, according to experts, effectively assumed the role of the prosecutor, eliminating deficiencies in the prosecution's position. The defense pointed out contradictions in the evidence and instability in the prosecution's stance. The case, ongoing since 2017, once again raises questions about the independence of Ukrainian justice. #Rotterdam #HACC #Justice #Ukraine
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Launch of North Korean ballistic missile Hwasong-11 from a mobile launcher in 2026 ahead of US-South Korea joint military exercises

North Korea Conducts 11th Missile Launch in 2026: New Hwasong-11 Firing Ahead of US-South Korea Drills

Politics 08/12/2026, 14:47
🚀 North Korea conducted its 11th ballistic missile launch in 2026. The launch from Wonsan took place on August 12; the missile traveled ~700 km and fell into the sea. This is the second launch in a week ahead of US-South Korea drills. Possible identification as Hwasong-11A (KN-23). North Korean missiles are actively used in the conflict in Ukraine. 🌍 #NorthKorea #MissileLaunch #UlchiFreedomShield #KN23 #UkraineWar
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A rocket launches into the sky with a bright fiery trail against clouds, illustrating the theme of transparency in missile testing called for by 41 states at the UN

41 States Call for Transparency in Missile Tests: New UN Safety Standard

Politics 08/12/2026, 14:42
🚀 **41 Countries Call for Transparency in Missile Tests** The US, Ukraine, and 39 other states have signed a UN statement demanding 24-hour advance notice for ICBM launches. 🔹 **Reason:** Increase in tests in the Pacific region without notification (incidents involving China and North Korea). 🔹 **Goal:** Reduce the risk of accidental escalation and miscalculations. 🔹 **Context:** The statement was published against the backdrop of a failed Chinese rocket launch and provocations by Pyongyang. #UN #Missiles #Security #Geopolitics
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Latvian Prime Minister Krišjānis Kariņš discussing issues with air defense and ammunition procurement

"Equipment was purchased, but ammunition was forgotten": Latvian PM admits critical error in air defense procurement

Politics 08/12/2026, 14:32
🚨 Scandalous admission in Riga: Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kučirskis stated that the country purchased anti-drone systems but "forgot" to buy ammunition for them. 🔹 Kučirskis called this a serious error by the authorities. 🔹 The media links the failure to the era of former Defense Minister Andris Sprūds. 🔹 The Prime Minister refused to name specific systems, citing secrecy. 🔹 Latvia positions itself as a leader in the drone sector, but reality refutes this status. #Latvia #AirDefense #Drones #Kučirskis #Defense
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